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13-06-2025
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Statesville man accused of selling woman fentanyl as Percocet, leading to her death: RCSO
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. () — A man is charged with death by distribution after a woman passed away in February, according to the Rowan County Sheriff's Office. On February 15, deputies were called to a home on Cedar Glen Circle near Statesville Boulevard. At the home, Danna Kuhnle passed away from an overdose, according to the State Medical Examiner's Office. Over 30 people rescued during flash flooding emergency across Charlotte An investigation was launched, and officials say Toney Louis Young of Statesville was identified as the person who sold Kuhnle a controlled substance. Investigators state that Young arranged with Kuhnle to sell her what she thought was Percocet. However, the substance was later discovered to be pressed fentanyl. Witnesses say they went with Kuhnle to an apartment complex in Statesville to buy the drug. On May 23, an arrest warrant for Felony Death by Distribution was issued for Young. Deputies with the help of Statesville Police arrested Young at the apartment complex where the drug sale reportedly happened. He is being held on a $100,000 secured bond at the Rowan County Detention Center. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call Detective Sergeant K.M. Holshouser at 704-216-8683. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
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Statesville man charged with death by distribution after fatal overdose
A Statesville man is in jail after being charged with death by distribution. According to the Rowan County Sheriff's Office, the arrest was tied to an overdose that occurred in February. ALSO READ: '4th wave': Overdose deaths for Black, Latin people tripled in Mecklenburg County since 2019 Danna Kuhnle was found dead in a home in Cleveland County. Investigators believe Toney Young arranged for Kuhnle to buy drugs she believed were Percocet. It was later revealed to have been fentanyl. Detectives arrested Young last month. VIDEO: '4th wave': Overdose deaths for Black, Latin people tripled in Mecklenburg County since 2019
Yahoo
11-06-2025
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16-year-old charged in connection to stolen vehicles in Rowan County
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A 16-year-old has been charged after allegedly stealing multiple vehicles and injuring a deputy's patrol vehicle during a chase, according to the Rowan County Sheriff's Office. Around 12:15 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10, deputies were looking for a stolen Kia near East Ritchie Road after the car's owner said there was a tracking device on it and it showed to be in that area. Deputies were able to find the stolen Kia in a wooded area off the dead end of East Ritchie Road, along with two other Kias that were reportedly stolen. While processing the scene of those vehicles, deputies got a call about a blue Kia that ran a woman off the road in the direction of East Ritchie Rd. Earlier, deputies learned from officers in Salisbury that there was a stolen blue Kia that had yet to be found, officials said. Deputies saw the blue Kia pull up to the area with two juveniles inside. When the suspects saw the deputies, the driver quickly turned, crossing over a ditch, and almost hit the tow truck on the scene. Driver arrested after crash injures 3 children at lemonade stand in Burke County A pursuit began, and the suspects led officers on Old Concord Road towards Cabarrus County at speeds of 70-100 mph. Deputies tried multiple times to end the pursuit by executing a PIT maneuver (aka the Precision Immobilization Technique), but failed because the driver served and hit the deputy's patrol vehicle. A PIT maneuver was finally successful, ending the pursuit in Cabarrus County at the intersection of Old Concord Road and Irish Potato Road. The deputy's vehicle was damaged during the pursuit after a tire came off the suspect's vehicle. The two juveniles were the only ones in the vehicle and were taken into custody. Neither was injured; however, the passenger agreed to be taken to a hospital to get checked out. Deputies were denied a secure custody order when they asked the Department of Juvenile Justice about one for felony fleeing to elude arrest, and assault with a deadly weapon on law enforcement. According to the sheriff's office, due to the fact that the secure custody order was denied, and in the State of North Carolina, certain chapter 20, motor vehicle laws are not subject to Raise the Age and are handled in adult court. The 16-year-old driver was charged with felony flee to elude arrest and booked in a juvenile detention facility under a $50,000.00 bond. Authorities said the case is still under investigation and more charges are likely to be filed with juvenile court authorities. Queen City News is tracking CRIME in your area 🚨 >> Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
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Driver reportedly injured in road-rage shooting on I-85 in Rowan County
CHINA GROVE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Authorities are seeking a suspected after a driver was injured in a reported shooting in southern Rowan County Friday evening. According to the Rowan County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to Interstate 85 North near mile marker 68. It's where an apparent road rage incident allegedly occurred, and the victim was transported to a hospital. Suspects identified in Statesville shootout that began at job fair still on the run: Sheriff The suspect vehicle is described as a white Chevrolet Silverado 1500 extended-cab truck with possible yellow writing on it. The vehicle was last seen northbound on I-85 traveling into Davidson County. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Rowan County Sheriff's Office at 704-216-8700 or you can contact Rowan County Crime Stoppers at or by calling 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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31-05-2025
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Person shot during road rage incident, deputies say
A person has been hospitalized after being shot during a road rage incident Friday evening, according to the Rowan County Sheriff's Office. It happened around 6 p.m. on Interstate 85 near mile marker 68. ALSO READ: Police searching for 3 suspects involved in shootout following job fair Deputies said they are searching for a suspect who may have been driving a white Chevrolet 1500 extended cab work truck with possible yellow writing on it. That vehicle was last seen traveling towards Davidson County, according to deputies. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Rowan County Sheriff's Office at 704-216-8700. VIDEO: Police searching for 3 suspects involved in shootout following job fair
